Jenn shares her story of how she found herself covering abuse cases in the Catholic Church as a journalist.
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Show Notes and Links
Facebook group mentioned:You're probably from the Franciscan University of Steubenville if
Alumnae question Franciscan University of Steubenville's commitment to Title IX, National Catholic Reporter, April 16, 2018.
“When Annie confided in friend what had happened, the friend went to Fr. David Morrier, then-coordinator of Household Life and campus ministry. ‘Father Morrier encouraged me to seek therapy, which I did. He did not encourage me to go to the police or file any kind of report.’ Instead, Annie says, ‘He told me my behavior was compromising and encouraged me to go to confession.’
Then Morrier, without her permission, confronted the assailant. Annie said that Morrier not only violated her confidence but also put her in jeopardy. As a result, Annie's case was never reported to any authority, and her alleged rapist faced no consequences.”
The Soros-Funded Attacks on Orthodox Catholic Universities, Crisis Magazine, April 27, 2018: After the National Catholic Reporter published the above article, Crisis Magazine responded with this hit piece on the “coordinated attack” on conservative Catholic colleges supposedly funded by "billionaire philanthropist" George Soros.
Plaque's removal from Franciscan University exposes abuse by former chaplain, National Catholic Reporter, October 31, 2018: Undeterred, Jenn continued to share the stories of women who reached out to her.
New residence director rejoices in campus’ Christ-centered focus, The Troubadour, November 12, 2018: Veronica encountered some of the drama surrounding the Title IX scandals in her own journalism for the student newspaper. A staff member that she interviewed that fall asked to state on record, “‘... my boss, Catherine Heck, is absolutely amazing. Sometimes I think Catherine is on campus working more with students than I am, and I live here!’”
Jenn's first post on Twitter with the Dropbox link to documentation on the Fr. David Morrier case, October 28, 2022. Direct Dropbox linkhere!
Another Twitter post from October 28, 2022.
New allegations charge Franciscan University abuse cover up, The Pillar, October 28, 2022: The Pillar also picked up the story about David Morrier.
Centralized Location for Documentation of Father David Morrier, Jenn’s Substack, June 22, 2023.
Maryland Same-Sex Civil Marriage Referendum, Question 6 (2012), Ballotpedia. Jenn shares how she voted yes on Prop 6 to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland prior to Obergefell v. Hodges.
Allegations Against Father Gregory Plow, TOR, currently assigned to Franciscan University of Steubenville, Jenn’s Substack, June 26, 2023.
A Response to Fr. David Pivonka's Alumni Email, Jenn’s Substack, June 28, 2023: Fr. Dave sent out an email to staff, current students, and alumni regarding Jenn’s article. Jenn includes the text of the original email as well as her response here.
Fr. Dave’s comments: “These allegations did not involve sexual misconduct or criminal conduct… When the allegations were raised in 2012, Franciscan University investigated the matter in accordance with the policies at that time and reported it immediately to the Diocese of Steubenville. The University's investigation concluded that University policy was not violated, nor did a sexual assault or criminal conduct occur.”
Others Share Their Allegations Against Father Gregory Plow, TOR, Jenn’s Substack, June 30, 2023.
My Experience With Father Gregory Plow, TOR, Jenn’s Substack, August 28, 2023.
